John Patton Desert Pirate
(3.00)
Named in memory of Ken The Pirate, who was a friend to all at Smokers Forum. Beginning with a 60% base of Lemon and Red Virginia, five Burleys in lesser but equal amounts are added, along with 5% Deer Tongue. This results in a sweet and nutty medium blend with a character all its own.
Details
| Brand | John Patton |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Deer Tongue |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 26, 2009 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I didn't know the man this blend was dedicated to; although he did use the same message board as me, our paths never crossed. Nevertheless, I'd like to think I've learned something about him based on the few bowls of Desert Pirate I've smoked. If I've learned anything from Patton's blends, it's that he does nothing without thought, and I believe this to be the case here.
Desert Pirate is far from a one-note experience. The sweet fruitiness of the Virginias combined with the nuttiness of the burleys adds a complexity that grows as the bowl progresses. It's not a wimpy blend by any means, but neither is it as bold as the burleys alone would be. Smoking this, it is easy to imagine that The Pirate was a straight-shooter, but with a bit of a quirkiness and a sense of humor. Of course, the messages he left behind will remain for others to peruse, so I could be wrong...but I don't think so. This blend speaks.
It's a bit on the dry side and does run a little hot at times (so it will bite a bit if smoked too fast), but maybe that's the "Desert" part of its name. I don't really taste the Deer Tongue, but I imagine I would notice if it wasn't there. Overall, this is another solid blend by John Patton.
Desert Pirate is far from a one-note experience. The sweet fruitiness of the Virginias combined with the nuttiness of the burleys adds a complexity that grows as the bowl progresses. It's not a wimpy blend by any means, but neither is it as bold as the burleys alone would be. Smoking this, it is easy to imagine that The Pirate was a straight-shooter, but with a bit of a quirkiness and a sense of humor. Of course, the messages he left behind will remain for others to peruse, so I could be wrong...but I don't think so. This blend speaks.
It's a bit on the dry side and does run a little hot at times (so it will bite a bit if smoked too fast), but maybe that's the "Desert" part of its name. I don't really taste the Deer Tongue, but I imagine I would notice if it wasn't there. Overall, this is another solid blend by John Patton.
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